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Hiking Trail Map

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Bear Aware

While in resort or on the mountain you may encounter a black bear during your stay. If you do see a bear always keep your distance, many wildlife professionals recommend remaining a minimum of 100 metres away.

Mt. Morrisey Viewpoint Trail

Start this 4.4km, approximately 2.5 hours round trip hike from the base of the Orient Chairlift. Cross the bridge to Mt. Morrisey and follow trail markers to the right. You’ll gain 260 metres elevation and be rewarded with a view of Tod and Sundance mountains.
No ticket required for this trail.

For on-mountain emergencies, call 250.578.5521. All other emergencies, call 911.

Hiking Trails

Trail Name

Status

#1. Vista Trail 0.3KM, 30 MINUTES ROUND TRIP - Vista traverses through sub-alpine woods and the edge of the mountainside meadows. The bottom half is relatively flat and can be an easy out-and-back or, with a short uphill to the top section, make it a loop.

#6. Juniper Ridge Loop 0.6KM, 15 MINUTES ROUND TRIP - This easy, must-do loop is the reward for reaching Top of the World. Enjoy the sights and aromas of densely growing wildflowers and the best viewpoint of the region.

#2. Crystal Bowl Loop 1.8KM, 45 MINUTES ROUND TRIP - Branching off of Vista, the Crystal Bowl Loop climbs into and then traverses the wildflower meadows of lower Crystal Bowl. Return via Vista or back the same way.

#3. Valley View Trail 2.6KM, 60 MINUTES ROUND TRIP - Start on the multi-purpose #7 West Bowl and connect to #3. After a short descent, cross the top of Challenger Meadows with amazing views of the village. A short, steep climb returns you to mid-mountain or continue down #4 to the village.

#4. Trail to Village 3.4KM, 90 MINUTES 1 WAY - Watch for resort vehicles and mountain bikers while travelling back to the village on this multi-use roadway what connects to #18 and #14.

#5. Top of the World Trail 1.2KM, 30 MINUTES 1 WAY - A gentle, yet uphill, back and forth traverse through the Headwalls meadows to connect to the iconic #6 Juniper Ridge Loop.

#7. West Bowl Trail Expect soft and wet sections - 5.4KM, 90 MINUTES 1 WAY - A scenic route with a gentle climb through wildflower meadows and forested sections out to Tod Lake. This multi-use trail is also the route of the Altitude XC mountain bike trail, so please watch for riders.

#8. Whyte Bowl Trail 2.5KM, 30 MINUTES 1 WAY - A connector between West Bowl and Top of the World trails that encircles the lower reaches of many classic ski runs off the Burfield chairlift.

#9. Gil's Trail Expect soft and wet sections - 2.4KM, 45 MINUTES 1 WAY - Wind through the forested slopes of the ski terrain that bears the same name – this is the shortest route to Tod Lake. Or, use it as your return trail if you accessed the lake via #7. It is a multi-use trail with mountain bikers as part of the Altitude XC bike loop, so please watch for riders.